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Definition of refinish

refinish

/ˌriːˈfɪn.ɪʃ/
re · fin · ish
Plural:refinishes
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Adjective:refinished
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Past Simple:refinished
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Past Participle:refinished
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Present Participle:refinishing
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refinish Lexical Profile

refinish Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To apply a new surface coating, such as paint, stain, varnish, or lacquer, to an object or surface after removing or preparing the old one (especially of wooden furniture, floors, or metalwork).

Example

"They spent the entire weekend sanding the oak dining table so they could refinish it with a lighter stain."

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• noun

1

A new or restored surface coating applied to wood, metal, or another material, or the process of applying it.

Example

"The antique guitar had lost some of its collector value due to an amateur refinish performed in the 1970s."

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• Nearby Words

refinement
refiner
refinery
refinish
refire
refit
refix

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Refinish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/refinish
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